The Boxford Democratic Town Committee (BoxfordDems) are meeting for the final time this year this Thursday (Nov. 13) at The Center at 10 Elm. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. sharp — be there or be square.

Quick note about membership

I’ve received a couple of emails from people asking if they may come. The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES! Please come! We need more people to be involved. These meetings are open to everyone, not just voting committee members.

Speaking of whom and for your general information, the current voting members are: Anthony Adamopoulos, Ruth Bersin, Carole Davis, Christina Eckert (Secretary), Nora Maginn Fame (Outreach Adviser), Jessica Grigg, Barbara Jessel, Gary Martin, Karen Martin, Catherine MacConmara, Deborah Schildkraut, Ira Schilkraut, Christian Schoenberg (Chair), Terri Teleen (Vice Chair), Kenneth Thompson (State Committee Member), and Julian Troake (Treasurer).

Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings. If you want to be involved and join the committee as a voting member please send us an email at chair@boxforddems.org and we’ll put your name forward at the next meeting. Alternatively, you can also just tell us at the meeting. (The only criteria for voting membership is that you’re a registered Democrat at the time of voting and a Boxford resident.)

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. For the media release, click here.

Agenda

Terri Teleen will chair both the formal meeting and present the candidates who are vying to fill Representative Seth Moulton’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

7:00-7:30 p.m.

• Brief officer updates

• Deborah Schildkraut on the BoxfordDems food drive

• Lisa Stapleton on targeted political donations

• State Rep. Adrianne Ramos constituency updates

• Election of new members

7:00-7:30 p.m.

• Meet the primary candidates

Refreshments will be served during the meet-and-greet.

More about the candidates

Rep. Seth Moulton’s decision to run for Sen. Ed Markey’s Senate seat has opened up Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District to a competitive Democratic primary.

The BoxfordDems are gathering the announced contenders to join local voters for a forum-style meeting where each candidate will offer brief introductions, answer questions from members of the community, and meet district residents one-on-one after introductions and a brief Q&A.

So far, the Democratic primary field comprises

• Beth Andres-Beck (Middleton)

• John Beccia (Lynnfield)

• Jamie Belsito (Topsfield)

• Rick Jakious (Swampscott)

• Dan Koh (Andover)

• Tram Nguyen (Andover)

What
Boxford Democratic Town Committee meeting with introductions from the six announced Democratic candidates for MA-06

When
Thursday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Candidate introductions will start at 7:30 p.m.

Where
Boxford Center at 10 Elm Street, Boxford, MA

Who
Beth Andres-Bech, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito (by representative), Dan Koh, Rick Jakious, Tram Nguyen; Boxford Democratic Town Committee members and the public

Format
Candidate introductions, moderated questions from BoxfordDems leadership, and a short public Q&A followed by a meet-and-greet

Logistics and Accessibility
Boxford’s Center at 10 Elm is an ADA-compliant venue with plenty of available parking. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for check-in. The regular committee meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and the candidate portion of the program will start after 7:30 p.m. The meeting will conclude at approximately 9:00 p.m., including the meet-and-greet.

Seating is first-come, first-seated, and the event is free and open to the public.

BoxfordDems Food Drive

This will also be the official kickoff of our food drive. So please bring any items listed on our dedicated food drive page.

We’ll have a collection point in the lobby of the Center at 10 Elm.

Let us know that you’re planning on attending by going to our SignUp Genius page. (completely optional).

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

📍 Where: Intersection of Main St./RT133, West Boxford, MA, 01921 📅 When: 12-2 PM, October 18, 2025

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Let us know that you’re planning on attending by going to our SignUp Genius page. (completely optional).

Come to our local committee meeting.

The BoxfordDems will have a table at this year’s Apple Festival. Stop by and say hello! More details to come.